A Chebyshev collocation algorithm for 2D non-Boussinesq convection (Q1206577)

A Chebyshev collocation algorithm is developed to integrate the time- dependent Navier-Stokes equations for natural convection flow with large temperature differences. The working fluid is assumed to be a perfect gas and its thermophysical properties vary with temperature according to Sutherland laws. The governing equations do not allow for acoustic waves. The generalized Helmholtz and Uzawa operators which arise from time discretization are solved iteratively and the performances of several types of preconditioners and iterative schemes are examined.